The Christmas Court was held today virtually by zoom and I then had the great pleasure of admitting a record number of 4 new Freeman and 9 Liverymen at an Installation and Clothing Ceremony. John DeMoraes, Jeremy Jones, Geoff Parker, and Neil Reynolds were installed as Freemen. Allan Barton, Bill Cutting, Chris Downs, Afzal Ginwalla, Clive Kennedy, David McIlroy, Barry Millar, Steve Morris and Jim Southworth were all admitted as Liverymen in a Clothing Ceremony. The zoom technology was perfectly managed by Past Master Simon Catford as each candidate made their declaration to the Court. My thanks also go to our Learned Clerk for organising the ceremonies with his usual detailed care.
Normally the Christmas Court is followed by a splendid lunch at Guildhall, which of course was not possible this year with the current restrictions. However, with a vaccine now available hope is in sight for next year. I’m looking forward to meeting up with all those admitted today and congratulating them in the flesh at a future event. It was also a splendid sight to see so many familiar smiling faces on zoom for the Court Meeting and Ceremonies. Everyone looked in great spirits and the Company is good shape despite the restrictions that have severely constrained our normal programme of events.
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